Pearl Street Illuminator

[1350-20080517] Tap. Pond water yeast aroma. Slightly hazy, dark ruby brown body with a quick head. Licorice base flavour has non-descript malt traits. Medium body is boozy. Strange colour (and booziness) is definitely illuminating.
(@ Pearl Street; Buffalo, NY)

2008-05-17. Dark caramel amber body, near headless. Boozy, hot alcohol obliterates initial yeasty Aventinus like weizenbock character, occassional glimpses of yeast and esters, caramel touches. (6+) Flavour is similar, with a bit more sweetness, lightly hot finish and noticeable warming in the throat. Average palate. Shows potential but is a bit of n unrefined brute at this point. Sampler at the brewpub.